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FE54 ZDV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

49,676 mi
Last recorded49,676 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2026 49,664 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 44,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,404 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 42,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 40,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 26,548 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 22,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,769 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 22,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,651 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,935 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 12,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,938 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 9,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FE54 ZDV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE54 ZDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE54 ZDV registered?

FE54 ZDV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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